UPDATE: Four 12-year-old girls were left with potentially life-changing burns after a fire at a Brighton burger bar.
Although emergency services were called to reports of a “fireworks explosion” at Wendy’s in Western Road, police today said that there was nothing to suggest fireworks had been used.
The girls remain in hospital this morning while the cause of the fire, which broke out in the toilet area, is investigated.
The restaurant and part of Western Road were cordoned off last night after emergency services were called at about 8.30pm.
One of the girls was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital by paramedics and three others were taken to the Royal Alexandra – the children’s hospital next door.
Sussex Police said: “Four 12-year-old girls sustained potentially life-changing burns injuries following an incident at Wendy’s, in Western Road, Brighton, at around 8.30pm on Thursday 31 October.
“They remain in hospital at this time, and our inquiries to establish the cause of the fire are ongoing.
“While we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident, anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1241 of 31/10.”
South East Coast Ambulance Service said: “We were called at approximately 8.30pm last night to reports of a firework explosion at Wendy’s Restaurant in Brighton.
“Ambulance crews assessed four casualties at the scene before one patient was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital.
“Three more patients were transported to Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.”
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 8.28pm to reports of an incident at Wendy’s in Western Road in Brighton.
“Three fire engines, an aerial appliance and specialist officers attended and assisted our emergency services partners in making a property safe.
“ESFRS left the scene shortly after 10.15pm and Sussex Police remained on scene as the lead agency at that time.”
Horrendous. I hope that they all recover well.
Why was the girl on her own at just 12 years old only then and parents then
There were 4 of them in the restaurant.
Also please proofread your posts before pressing “submit”. They are often so mangled it’s hard to understand what your point is.
I really hope it wasn’t the girls themselves causing it. We’ve all done silly things but this is something you don’t wish to anyone
“Four girls seriously injured in fire at Brighton burger bar”
How can u have a fire in a toilet.
No mention about anyone else being there.
So were they messing about, an it back fired!
I think you’re absolutely spot on. Messing around with something in that bathroom, it appears. The investigatory team will get to the bottom of this. Foolish kids on how they’ve damaged themselves, life-changing burns could be facial scarring, loss of the use of your voice, or needing a respirator for the rest of their lives.
Something here doesn’t add up.
You don’t just catch fire in a washroom ?
Agreed.
Aerosol and a lighter